8 out of 10 of those questioned said that they were anxious that their child could meet a stranger online.
‘Stranger danger’ has always been a worry for parents, and it is particularly acute today when many of our youngsters spend so much time online. According to the same survey, 62% of children devote one to three hours online each day.
John Church, CEO of the ISPCC, pointed out: “Technology and the internet are almost fully embedded in our children’s lives today. It’s important that children and young people, with the support of their parents and caregivers, talk about the best way to ensure that they are safe online.
“This interaction could involve conversations about managing the type of content they engage with and setting time limits for internet access.”